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Regarding the weed barrier (“landscaping”) cloth question raised in this podcast: I found an online article that says, “It goes fuzzy side down. Yep. Fuzzy side goes against the soil so that it can kind of adhere to the soil surface.” The article goes on to say that, “the weave on the fabric is designed to allow water to flow downward through the fabric. It still lets water through if you put it fuzzy side up, but not quite as effectively.”

I claim no authority for the website, but just wanted to mention it since Yvonne brought the issue to light. The article link is northcoastgardening.com/2010/10/how-to-use-landscape-fabric

Great episode! I’m going to try burying pots in my garden (although I’m going to use 1 gallon milk jugs instead). Have you ever considered using ollas in the garden? I’m testing a few small ones in some containers this year.

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